The Bestselling Book Formula with Honorée Corder: Make It Easy to Read

This week, we’re celebrating the launch of the brand-new book, The Bestselling Book Formula: Write a Book That Will Make You a Fortune, written by my friend and business coach, Honorée Corder. In The Bestselling Book Formula, Honorée gives you a simple 4-part framework for ensuring that you have an amazing nonfiction book. In today’s … Read more

Your Writing is a Gift to the World

It’s a simple but important question: Why do you write? There are a lot of reasons people write. Some people want to build a brand. Some people want to make money. Some people want a creative outlet. Some people want to leave a legacy. Some people just want to prove the naysayers wrong. All of … Read more

Write for a Specific Audience

It’s tempting as a writer to think that “everyone” is your audience. But your message is not for everyone. It’s a paradox that the more you focus on a specific type of person, the more people will be able to relate to it. Narrowing down your audience will give you three things: Clarity. When you … Read more

Are You Lost in Your Own Fantasy?

One of the most fascinating characters of Hollywood’s classic film era is Norma Desmond, from the 1950’s movie Sunset Boulevard. Played by Gloria Swanson, Norma is a silent film actress who lives in a fantasy world where she makes a triumphant return to her glory days. In the final scene of Sunset Boulevard, she has … Read more

Success Comes at a Price

We all want success… but sometimes, we forget that it comes at a price. Take Harper Lee, for example. She published the classic American novel To Kill a Mockingbird in 1960 when she was just 34 years old. Considering that many successful authors don’t get started until their 40s, she was practically a baby by … Read more

Angels Are in the Details

Looking for a creative boost in your writing? Join us for the Daily Writer Retreat on May 2-4 in historic St. Charles, Missouri! Space is limited so act fast! * * * You’ve heard the saying, “The devil is in the details.” It means the little things are important. When something goes wrong, it is … Read more

What You See is What You Get

Looking for a creative boost in your writing? Join us for the Daily Writer Retreat on May 2-4 in historic St. Charles, Missouri! Space is limited so act fast! * * * In the world of computers, WYSIWYG stands for “what you see is what you get.” It refers to an editing system or interface … Read more